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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: javan brigham
I have decided to sell the last significant piece of my collection. It is a pocket watch personally owned by "The Big Train" Walter Johnson with excellent provenance. The watch is not currently in working order but could be repaired by a watchmaker. On the back is engraved: |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: javan brigham
A one of a kind piece I would like to go to a good, appreciative home. |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: DD
I wish I could buy it. Walter Johnson is the great grandfather of my best friend's son. And there is a clear family resemblence. |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: Tim
Email me about this piece if it's still available please. |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: javan brigham
I'm sure most are saving for upcoming auctions but I'd love to find a home for this piece. It's not a pocket watch you would likely use as it needs work(a new crystal, hands, and a good cleaning). But it sits in an attractive little glass and wood diplay case with transparent back so the inscription is readable. I had a nice $30,000+ collection once and this piece would attract more attention than any card I ever had. A PERSONAL ARTIFACT FROM WALTER JOHNSON-and it comes with a signed letter of provenance which explains its story. If you are only interested in objects that you can look up values for in a price guide, I guess this is not for you. But if you love the idea of looking up at the same time piece The Big Train once looked at...shoot me an e-mail and I'll send photos. Thanks. |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: javan brigham
This is still available-I think its a great deal on a unique piece with great provenance. |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: Donald Miller
Javasn, |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: javan brigham
This is a cool piece but everyone who has emailed me seems to be expecting a beautiful and functional watch. It needs significant work and is not currently running but it is encased in a nice display case and has great provenance tracing it back to The Big Train. ONE OF A KIND. GREAT DISPLAY PIECE. |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: Eric
How about posting a picture of it? |
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: javan brigham
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Posted By: javan brigham
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Walter Johnson's personally owned pocket watch w/provenance
Posted By: javan brigham
I have reduced this again to $650 shipped/insured. I was able to contact Walter Johnson's grandson, Henry Thomas, who wrote the Johnson biography. He was able to confirm details in the letter of provenance that I have. He said that he owns many trophies and awards won by Johnson's prize-winning dogs. This is a great chance to own something personally owned by Johnson. |
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